Archaeologists uncover a residential complex and possible ancient wine press near the Temple of Sekhmet at Egypt’s Memphis | World News

PC: Egypt State Information Service Archaeologists working at the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis have uncovered a residential complex and a collection of artefacts near the Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza. An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission discovered the site during excavations on August 30, according to Egypt’s State Information Service. Among the findings is…

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Five Indiana engineering students built a 12-hour wearable that helps visually impaired users detect obstacles beyond a cane or guide dog

Students at the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology collaborated to create their 2026 design projects aimed at solving everyday problems to improve the lives of people around them. Among them was a team of five who built a 12-hour wearable that helps visually impaired users detect obstacles that their cane or guide dog cannot, as…

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An Iowa priest vowed to build a shrine if he survived pneumonia; after recovering, he spent 42 years using over 100 train carloads of stone to create it

In the late 19th century, a young seminarian battling a life-threatening bout of pneumonia made a promise that would eventually transform a small Iowa town into the home of one of the world’s largest man-made grottos. If he survived, Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein vowed to build a shrine in honour of the Virgin Mary. He…

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‘It’s not 19th century’: Kerala CM Satheesan slams cleric over ‘women should stay home’ remark | India News

Satheesan’s remarks came amid mounting criticism of Aboobacker over his comments defending restrictions issued by the Kanthapuram faction of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama on women’s participation in religious events. NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday rejected Sunni cleric and Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar’s call for restrictions on…

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In 2006, Beyoncé donated $2 million to build 42 apartments for people experiencing homelessness in Houston; the project became one of her earliest major housing initiatives | World News

Long before BeyGOOD became the name attached to Beyoncé’s global charitable work, the singer was already putting significant money into community projects in Houston. According to the BeyGOOD foundation by Beyoncé, in 2006, she donated $2 million towards the construction of the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, a 42-unit housing complex for people experiencing homelessness. The contribution…

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‘Policy decisions need AG, SG consultation’: SC on plea challenging BCI chairperson’s prolonged tenure | India News

SC hears plea challenging BCI’s chairperson prolonged tenure NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Bar Council of India (BCI) must take its policy decisions in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General for India.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana made…

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Himachal under monsoon fury: 259 dead, 150 roads cut off, losses cross Rs 1,200 crore in last 64 days | India News

The water supply network has also suffered disruption, with 40 schemes currently affected. Hamirpur accounts for 23 of the disrupted schemes, while Shimla has reported 17. NEW DELHI: Monsoon rains have claimed 259 lives and caused damage worth more than Rs 1,200 crore across Himachal Pradesh in just 64 days, according to State Emergency Operations…

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Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport

A police drone checks an aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone with an explosive device was found in Germany. (Photo: AP) Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected…

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In 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in Minnesota

An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn’t have much historical or monetary value for most. But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it’s a priceless family heirloom. The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box…

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